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Are you the cool boss that everyone loves, but no one respects? Join Kim and Jason as they address a pressing question from a production supervisor struggling with their team's lack of accountability. Learn the importance of sharing personal stories, soliciting feedback, and giving timely criticism, all while remembering that accountability is an act of kindness. If you're struggling with setting boundaries and holding people accountable, we've got your back.Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.Episode Links: Transcript Why Being a “Cool Boss” Backfires — And What to Do Instead Stuck In a Ruinous Empathy Rut 5 | 11 Navigating Workplace Tensions: Stuck Between Ruinous Empathy and Obnoxious Aggression Managing Resistance: How to Reset Expectations With Challenging Direct ReportsConnect: Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube BlueskyChapters:(Kim and Jason introduce a listener’s question from a self-described “too nice” boss.(The distinction between being "nice" and being "kind" in leadership.(How accountability is a core leadership skill, not an act of cruelty.(Why Leadership requires addressing difficult behaviors early.(The two definitions of respect and how managers can earn it.(How management is giving more than you get—by design.(Challenging the misconception that punishment creates respect.(Using vulnerability to open a dialogue and reset expectations.(Sharing personal stories to introduce a cultural reset.(Advice on resetting workplace culture and team alignment.(Actionable steps for building a culture of Radical Candor.(Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
